Encyclopaedia of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Processing, Quality and Applications (Engineering the Metabolism of Food and Nutraceuticals)

Functional foods, which are conventional food that is consumed as part of a usual diet, and is demonstrated to have physiological benefits and/or reduce the risk of chronic disease beyond basic nutritional functions and Nutraceuticals, which are products isolated or purified from foods that is generally sold in medicinal forms and have a physiological benefit or provide protection against chronic disease, have found application in common life in a large way today. This book deals with what are the health benefits associated with food-derived nutrients, the details of processing various such foods and their usage in daily life. It explores in detail the role of functional foods and nutraceuticals in human health, disease prevention, health promotion, and as an adjunct to disease treatment. The book provides instant access to comprehensive, cutting edge data, making it possible for food scientists, nutritionists, and researchers to utilize this ever growing wealth of information.